Over the past few months, Idaho Fish and Game has removed 82 wild mule deer from inside a high-fenced captive elk facility in Game Management Unit 60A.

Officials said the deer that have been killed are being tested for chronic wasting disease, and if negative, will be processed and donated to local food banks.

After evaluating how to remove the animals from the facility, IDFG decided, out of precaution, that lethal removal was the most responsible course of action.

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Over the past few months, Idaho Fish and Game has removed 82 wild mule deer from inside a high-fenced captive elk facility in Game Management Unit 60A.

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